Fresh Strawberry Jam
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
76 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Fresh Strawberry Jam
Description
This jam starts by washing and stem-removing fresh strawberries which are then blended to the desired texture. The strawberry puree is combined with sugar and a mixture of cornstarch dissolved in water, which acts as a thickening agent when heated.
The mixture is cooked over medium-high heat with constant stirring until it reaches a boil and thickens. After removing it from heat, vanilla is added to provide depth and a subtle warmth to the jam’s sweetness.
The jam’s consistency will continue to improve as it cools and thickens further in the refrigerator. It can be used as a spread for bread, topping for desserts, or a mix-in for yogurt or oatmeal, offering a straightforward homemade strawberry preserve.
Ingredients
- 2 pints strawberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Wash strawberries and remove stems. Put strawberries in a food processor and blend to desired consistency.
- Pour blended strawberries into a sauce pan.
- In a small cup, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of cold water. Stir until smooth. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the strawberries.
- Stir in the sugar. Place the saucepan over the stovetop on medium high heat.
- Bring mixture to a boil stirring constantly. The mixture will thicken.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla. It will thicken even more as it cools. Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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